A medical doctor (M.D.) will coordinate your child's care at the Cystic Fibrosis Center. Doctors make the initial diagnosis and work with the entire family on a treatment plan. A fellow is a doctor who is training in a highly specialized area of patient care or research. Our physicians and fellows will follow your child as he or she grows to make sure their condition is always under the best control.

Nurse Practitioners A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse who has completed advanced nursing education (generally a Master's degree or Doctoral degree) and training in the diagnosis and management of common, and some complex, medical conditions.

Pulmonary NursesOur pulmonary nurses have extensive training in caring for patients with lung diseases. They are always available to you by phone. They manage patient admission and use of medications.

Clinic NursesOur clinic nurses are licensed professionals. They provide all levels of nursing care, including administration of medicines. They also manage the daily flow of patients in our clinic.

Dietitians Knowing what to eat and how to make your diet work are important and challenging aspects of managing CF. To help you master this skill, our dietitians will meet with you at diagnosis and follow up regularly as your child grows and develops.

Social worker Having a child with CF can drain your physical, financial, and emotional resources. Our clinic has the support of a social worker to help you manage these special challenges.

PharmacistOur pharmacist counsels patients on safe and effective use of and adherence to medications, as well as their adverse effects. Our pharmacist also participates in disease-state management, optimizing and monitoring drug therapy, and interpreting medical laboratory results in collaboration with our CF team.

Child Life Specialist Managing CF can be very stressful for children and families. Our child life specialist can suggest necessary adjustments to new tasks, and can facilitate discussion about fears and concerns.

Research NursesOur research nurses collaborate with the rest of the CF team to coordinate and administer clinical studies, including organizing patients for admission and treatment.